Apparently derived from (or at least related to) Balm of Gilead by H. T. Bryant 1861.

Here are some versions . . .

Down On The Bigelow Farm sung by J. W. Becker at Shafter FSA Camp 8-15-40. Source: Voices From the Dust Bowl.

The Peacefullo Farm as sung by Reba Dearmore in Mountain Home, Arkansas on January 7, 1969. Source: Max Hunter Folksong Collection.

Rig Jag as sung by John Harrell in Marshall, AR 6/14/63. Source: Wolf Folklore Collection.